1998 Dodge B Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Dodge B Series. That is the most of any B Series model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 89%), typically at around 113,079 miles. Complaints mention 16 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Dodge B Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 89% | 113,079 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 143,248 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 143,248 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Dodge B Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Dodge B Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge b series. The contact was reversing 5 mph when the front driver side and passenger side tires abnormally turned outward in different directions. The contact stated that the frame where the idler arm was mounted showed signs of extreme rust and corrosion. The…
This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the abs module area. The driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the van when he started the van to leave a jobsite. He extinguished the fire using dirt and the customer's garden hose…
This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the abs module area. This van caught fire twice. This complaint is for the second fire which occurred a few months after daimlerchrysler repaired the damage from the first fire. Both fires originated…
This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the abs module area. The driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the van while it was parked at a jobsite where he was working. He extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher…
This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the abs module area while parked. Daimlerchrysler issued safety recall d20 in 2004 to address this problem but the recall repair has not corrected the problem. Verizon has had 29 under hood fire…
Other Dodge B Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 B Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 B Series | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 B Series | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge B Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge B Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Dodge B Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B Series model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.